Zion Terrace Public Housing Baton Rouge, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Zion Terrace is a Public Housing community in Baton Rouge, LA with 198 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $248/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
198
total units
81%
occupancy
$248
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 Rosenwald Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,735/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,010/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 46% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Zion Terrace
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 999 Rosenwald Rd, Baton Rouge; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$248/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone at Scotlandville PB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 0.8 km |
| Capstone at Scotlandville, Llc LIHTC | Baton Rouge | 0.8 km |
| Westminster Scotlandville §202 Senior | Baton Rouge | 0.8 km |
| Scotland Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 1.4 km |
| Jaguar Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 1.4 km |
| Bayou Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 2 km |
| Hudson Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 2 km |
| Hudson Square Apts LIHTC | Baton Rouge | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Baton Rouge
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Zion Terrace have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Zion Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $248/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Zion Terrace?
Contact the management office at 999 Rosenwald Rd in Baton Rouge. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.